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This week Initiative Radio brings an encore presentation of Angela McKenzie's interview with Janet Braun Reinitz and Jane Weissman, co-authors of the book âOn The Wall: Four Decades of Community Murals in New York Cityâ
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ARUNDHATI ROY is quite possibly the most famous Indian after the Mahatma Gandhi, to fearlessly speak out about political, social and economic injustices inflicted upon India's poor. Today's edition of Initiative Radio airs the question and answer portion of Roy's 2010 San Francisco appearance in support of Kashmir and the Indian under-class, who according to Roy are facing a sort of "gentle genocide" under questionable policies and the guns of corporate sponsored politicians and their...
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JIMMY McMILLAN Founder The Rent Is Too Damn High Party and Movement During this latest installment of Initiative Radio's Salute to Black History Makers, Angela McKenzie pretty much turns the microphone over to the newly famous politician Jimmy McMillan, founder of The Rent Is Too Damn High Party. Although McMillan is thought to be a character, with his bubbly personality, black gloves and sleek, silver coif and beard, he definitely knows how to keep it real and stand up for the issues he...
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Today's guests Ashley Mui & Sallome Hralima are two hard working young women who are producing the event "Brooklyn Honors Spike Lee." They pride themselves in engineering moments that are memorable.
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As Initiative Radio expands its' audience, the IR team is diversifying the programming to cover topics and guests who might otherwise remain below the media radar. One such guest is talented, young 3-D artist, animator and sculptor Zan Rice. In a lively conversation with Angela, Rice recounts his days as a recalcitrant New York City kid, whose innate artistic talent was his saving grace. He also gives listeners a crash course in 3-D animation and the modeling techniques used to bring many of...
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MILLENNIUM ART ACADEMY'S MILLENNIUM PEARL INITIATIVE featuring Lilien Christmas, Opeolu Sehindemi & Patrick Price On this Millennium Art Academy (MAA) edition of Initiative Radio, Angela McKenzie starts her month-long Salute to Black History Makers series by interviewing Ms. Lilien Christmas about her life growing up in segregated parts of New Jersey and about the legacy that she has left and continues to leave behind at ninety-one years old. She speaks about the injustices of her...
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As "Initiative Radio" eases into its' third season, today's show is a blend of vintage and new material. In the first part of the show we revisit Angela's interview with Patricia and Clive Chin, the originators of VP Records. VP Records is arguably the premiere independent label in the modern history of Reggae music and the Chins are the pioneers who brought a vast catalogue of Reggae music to the United States via Queens New York. Quite a few of VP artists have gone on to receive the...
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SARGEANT RICARDO ROSADO United States Marine Corps Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Angela McKenzie speaks with Sgt. Ricardo Rosado, an active duty Marine for seven years, as he explains his role in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and its' Marine Toys for Tots initiative during the holiday season. Toys for Tots was founded by Colonel William Hendricks and his wife Diane in 1947, when they realized there was no charitable organization in existence that gave toys to needy children. Ever...
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RocknRoots - Overcoming Featuring ANN STERNBERG This is a special edition of RocknRoots for one very important reason. Ann Sternberg, longtime producer and host, did this show as a solo statement about her battle with Cancer, and her determination to overcome it. Ann chose music to reflect her grit, her spirit, and her absolute belief that she would prevail. Ultimately, she lost the fight with Cancer, but along the way, she showed us all what overcoming is all about. Listen as Ann Sternberg...
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Jason Bowman Director, Fountain Gallery On today's program Angela visits the progressive Fountain Gallery in Hell's Kitchen, NYC to speak with director Jason Bowman who explains why Fountain is not just a gallery it's a movement. Fountain provides an environment for artists living and working with mental illness to pursue their creative visions and to challenge the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Among the gallery's success stories is a rather amusing one about cosmetic mogul Estee...
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On today's edition of "Initiative Radio with Angela McKenzie" Angela pays a visit to the New York City headquarters of the B'nai Zion Foundation in Murray Hill, to chat with Campaign Director Justin Brannan. B'nai Zion is a secular, apolitical organization that is just over a century old and its' core mission is raising funds for projects in Israel that improve the quality of life of underprivileged children regardless of their religious and ethnic background. Additionally, B'nai Zion...
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INITIATIVE RADIO SALUTES BLACK HISTORY MAKER BOB MARLEY Had Bob Marley survived his battle with Acrolentiginous Melanoma, a form of skin cancer most common in the black race, February 6th 2010 would mark his sixty-fifth year and like many living musical legends and fellow Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, he could very well have staged a successful comeback tour with his musically gifted children in tow. Initiative Radio's Salute to Black History Maker Bob Marley is a dream come true for...
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Jeremiah Jurkiewicz presides over the College of Staten Island's Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). He counts himself fortunate that when he came out as homosexual to his parents, they did not estrange themselves from him - in fact they assured him that they would continue to be supportive parents no matter what. This type of reception is not generally the case for other young people who choose to reveal their true sexual identities to friends and family, so with that in mind Jeremiah and his GSA...
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No matter which side of the argument you support concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict, or even if you support no side at all, there is certainly one area where most people can usually find common ground and that's music. Providing such common ground is the band Coolooloosh, which is comprised of five Israeli musicians from Jerusalem and one Jewish, African American emcee from Baltimore. These band mates have successfully fused multiple musical genres including Jazz, Hip-Hop and traditional...
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JENNIFER A. NEELY, LMSW offers psychoanalytically informed, psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults in a private setting in Manhattan. She is a graduate of New York University's School of Social Work, and is an affiliate member of the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis. She is the group facillitator of the SIDS bereavement Support Group of New York City, a resource that is free for families who have lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Jennifer sits down with...
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BOB PARGAMENT is a Certified Hypnotist and the Founder of the Westchester Hypnosis Center in New York. He has helped many people to tap into their internal powers to achieve greater satisfaction and happiness in their personal lives, by using hypnosis to challenge issues such as smoking cessation, weight loss, fear melting, sports performance, intimacy enhancement, overcoming worry and guilt, deep relaxation and memory improvement among others. In this hour Bob sits down with Angela to help...
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J.R. LAFONTAINE J.R. LAFONTAINE does not discount the possibility that her homosexuality might be hereditary - after all she bears a strong resemblance to her homosexual mother in features, mannerisms and lifestyle. In this hour, part-time New York City radio personality JR LaFontaine sits down with Angela McKenzie to share her life journey as part of the homosexual population. From self awareness to coming out to family and friends, to the joys and sorrows she experiences on a day-to-day basis...
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Laura O'Reilly is the unofficial ambassador for the New York City's transit system. The young singer created earrings out of the MetroCard which is used to pay passage for rides on the system. She sported the earrings during a meeting with the female British rapper Lady Sovereign and taking note of the unusual earrings, Sovereign gave Laura the moniker Miz Metro. Miz Metro is a very busy singer, songwriter and multimedia artist who still makes time for charitable works through the initiative...
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Annie Day and Carl Dix are very vocal members of the Revolutionary Communist Party whose beliefs are rooted in Maoist principles. Under the RCP's leader Bob Avakian these party members make strong arguments to illustrate how unlike our current Capitalist system of governance, a Communist system could lead to an egalitarian and just society. Also in this show listeners may be unpleasantly or otherwise surprised to hear Carl Dix, a black American man openly questioning the leadership of Barack...
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Just before Thanksgiving '09 on a chilly Wednesday afternoon Ralph McDaniels graciously made room in his hectic schedule to meet up with radio producer and on-air presenter Angela McKenzie for an in depth conversation about the crucial role he has played in the genesis of the Hip-Hop music industry in the 1980s and his continued relevancy as one of the elder statesmen of the Hip-Hop nation. The name Ralph is German in origin and means wise and strong. This being the case Ralph McDaniels was...
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SAMMY DAVIS, JR. Initiative Radio 2012 Black History Maker On this edition of Initiative Radio's Salute to Black History Makers series, Angela McKenzie takes a look at the life and times of Sammy Davis, Jr. who was more than an entertainer but a bona fide artist, whose show business career begun at the tender age of three. Throughout his career Davis evolved into more than the singer-dancer-actor triple-threat, he became a multi-threat whose arsenal of talents seemed boundless. Born in New York...
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JANE MROSKO TRAVELERS AID INTERNATIONAL John F. Kennedy International Airport, NYC JANE MROSKO, Program Manager of the Travelers Aid International initiative at JFK Airport, sits down with Angela McKenzie during this holiday season to share the details of this reputable but somewhat unknown organization, and to inform listeners of its' mission to help and support travelers so that they will experience safe and pleasant passage. Travelers Aid International can be found in transportation centers...
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"Initiative Radio's" motto is "Food for the Mind & Music for the Soul" and in this edition Angela is joined by New York City poet Richard Cooper Williams to focus on the soulful aspect of the program. Williams reads several selections from his book "From A Whisper To A Scream" whilst Angela spins the acoustic guitar based tracks of East Coast singer/songwriter Matt Duke's "Acoustic Kingdom Underground." This show is perfect for setting the soul adrift...
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Segment 1: Like many animal lovers, JESSE OLDHAM managed her first feral cat colony in her Brooklyn nighborhood independent of any formal training. Her passion for her hobby led her to become an ASPCA certified Trap Neuter Return (TNR) expert and to found the organization Slope Street Cats where she and other cat loving neighbors could organize their efforts. Jesse is currently the Senior Administrative Director of the ASPCA's...
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Diversity & Conservatism In America Edition 2 BEVERLY RANDLES Initiative Radio 2012 Black History Maker Angela McKenzie's guest Beverly Randles has teamed up with her husband Bill Randles to convince the good people of Missouri to unseat Democratic incumbent Jay Nixon and give them the chance to bring strong leadership, improved living standards and sound conservative values to the state as Governor and First Lady. Just before the new year, Angela caught up with Beverly while she took a...
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DYING WITH DIGNITY Joining Angela McKenzie in this hour are LAURA MACHO and WILLIAM HARLEY who are both funeral directors at Frank E. Campbell the Funeral Chapel for an in depth discussion about end of life care. Laura also serves as the home's public relations officer and today she speaks about the 24 hour Compassion Help Line that is available to families up to a year after their loved one has passed and also discusses some of Frank E. Campbell's corporate citizenship activities. William who...
Topic: Ms. Laura Macho & Mr. William Harley - Funeral Directors, Frank E. Campbell the Funeral Chapel
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Cathleen Angelo, Impresaria & Philanthropist (eleven2eleven, inc.) Today's show is the first of a two-part salute to New York City venues and promoters who ensure that live music remains a vibrant part of NYC's cultural landscape. In the spirit of "ladies first" Angela McKenzie features Cathleen Angelo, an energetic, young, promoter who enlivens a number of Brooklyn based night spots with the sounds of cutting edge musicians. Cathleen also lifts the spirits of children each year...
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Reverend Billy and the Life After Shopping Gospel Choir believe that Consumerism is overwhelming our lives. The corporations want us to have experiences only through their products. That our neighborhoods, "commons" places like stoops and parks and streets and libraries, are disappearing into the corporatized world of big boxes and chain stores. But if we "back away from the product" - even a little bit, well then we Put The Odd Back In God! On today's program Reverend Billy...
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Sana Butler is a special correspondent for Newsweek International and has previously worked at the Wall Street Journal, CNBC and ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. Raised in Connecticut, she attended Georgetown University and earned a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. In her first book Sugar of the Crop: My Journey to Find the Children of Slaves, Butler shares her eye-opening and uplifting conversations with the sons and daughters of parents who had survived the...
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JACK WALSH was born and bred in Brooklyn, New York and has made it his life's work to be a steward of the borough's musical and cultural landscape. For three decades now, Walsh has played a substantial role in producing the Celebrate Brooklyn! performing arts festival which is staged annually at the Prospect Park band shell. The festival brings top notch production standards and world class talent to Brooklynites and New York City visitors free of charge. The 2010 season will kick off in June...
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SARGEANT RICARDO ROSADO United States Marine Corps Marine Toys for Tots Foundation This week Angela McKenzie speaks with Sgt. Ricardo Rosado, an active duty Marine for seven years, as he explains his role in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and its' Marine Toys for Tots initiatives during the holiday season. Toys for Tots was founded by Colonel William Hendricks and his wife Diane, when they realized there was no charitable organization in existence that gave toys to needy children. Ever...
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Diversity & Conservatism In America - Edition 4 JEFF BRUZZO "911: Reflections Then and Now" Island Metro Productions/Project Shining City JEFF BRUZZO has many years of experience behind the camera supporting other filmmakers but in 2011 he debuted his 9/11 tribute film "9/11: Reflections Then and Now" to document the experiences of people who survived the September 11th 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. Bruzzo created the documentary through his film production...
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JAMES MACKLIN & JAMES WINANS THE BOWERY MISSION & KIDS WITH A PROMISE PROGRAM The Bowery Mission has been serving homeless and hungry New Yorkers since 1879 and in 1894 started the Kids With A Promise program to help at-risk youth escape the pitfalls that spending idle Summer days in the Lower Eastside Tenements created. On today's program, James Macklin, Director of Outreach, talks about the changing face of the homeless in New York City; about the programs currently available to help...
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KAYCE JENNINGS The Documentary Group Senior Producer of "GIRL RISING" Angela McKenzie is in conversation with Kayce Jennings who is a co-founder of the Documentary Group and a senior producer of the film "Girl Rising." "Girl Rising" is a ground breaking film brought to the screen by Oscar nominated director Richard Robbins. The film tells the stories of nine extraordinary girls from nine developing countries and how education or the lack thereof impacts upon their...
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TINA TURNER Queen of Rock 'n Roll Tina Turner born Anna Mae Bullock, is the focus of today’s show in celebration of Women’s History Month. With unforgettable hits like “A Fool in Love,” “Proud Mary,” and “Nut Bush City Limits,” Tina Turner started her half a century long music career as an R&B vocalist for the Ike and Tina Turner Revue after convincing an initially skeptical Ike to let her sing with his band in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of eighteen. This biography set...
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Three years ago Fiona Bloom established The Bloom Effect after fifteen years of diverse experience in the music industry. A British invader in her own right Bloom prides herself on being able to recognize, groom and launch emerging talents who might otherwise go unnoticed by other industry insiders. She started her career at the tender age of four as a classical concert pianist but as a young woman when she embarked upon a Kibbutz and brief career as a night club assistant in Israel, her...
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DIVERSITY AND CONSERVATISM IN AMERICA The Musicians This week's edition of Initiative Radio is an Independence Day edition of the election season series Diversity and Conservatism In America. The program will air some famous musicians who have bravely identified themselves as Conservatives and Republicans in the entertainment industry - an industry that makes no bones about its' liberal bias. You'll hear a few surprises especially when it comes to one particular artist who has been perceived as...
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CHERYL ADLER Psychotherapist & Author "Sober University: Your Next Step to Successful Recovery" Cheryl Adler has enjoyed a quarter of a century long career as a psychotherapist, addictions counselor and educator who is unafraid to delve into the harsh realities of addiction. Now Adler has added author to her resume with the creation of the book "Sober University: Your Next Step to Successful Recovery," wherein she shares her years of experience and success stories to...
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VANESSA SATTEN rates her looks outside of the traditional beauty standard set by the Hip-Hop music establishment and believes that by virtue of this, it's easier for her to navigate an arena that's dominated by swaggering young men in their prime, who court the industry's celebrated eye candy girls. Maybe she's on to something because Satten has become one of Hip-Hop's most influential women by circumventing the party girl scene and earnestly working her way through the ranks of XXL magazine,...
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A RocknRoots Special for Women's History Month Host Tom Boyd and co-host and special guest Bev Grant salute Women's History Month with Folk, Blues, Contemporary R&B, Rock, and more. Itâs a fast-moving hour of music and talk - featuring West Coast legend Barbara Dane, the powerful sound of Sweet Honey in the Rock; a salute to Rosa Parks by the Neville Brothers, the remarkable Ani DiFranco, and much more. Bev Grants own anthemic "We Were There" closes the show. Tom Boyd led...
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Today's guest is a living legend. In 1958 Willie O'Ree became the first Black person to play in the National Hockey League when he suited up as a Boston Bruin. His career as a player spanned twenty one seasons but his work with the NHL family continues on today. As the Director of Youth Development for the NHL Diversity program and the NHL Diversity Ambassador, Willie crosses the country non-stop to inspire young people of all races to use the discipline of hockey as a way to achieve their...
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From Slam to Hip-Hop, from performance poetry to spoken word, Bob Holman has been a central figure in the reemergence of poetry in American culture. The series he produced for PBS, the United States of Poetry, features over sixty poets including Derek Walcott, Rita Dove, Czeslaw Milosz, Lou Reed and former President Jimmy Carter, as well as rappers, cowboy poets, American Sign Language poets, and Slammers. In the 1990's he co-founded the record label Mouth Almighty/Mercury Records, to bring...
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Jen Marden is a New York City socialite who is using her substantial Rolodex to bring heavy foot traffic to charitable events, hosted by her company Jen Marden Charity Event Consulting. On today's edition of Initiative Radio, Angela speaks with Jen about her brief and horrific stint as a reality television starlet and about how growing up in a very privileged and sometimes pretentious environment inspired her to devote her professional life to raising awareness and funds for non-profit...
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Chef Michael M. is the Founder and Executive Chef of Comfort Zone Cooking. He was born up north in the Motor City - Detroit, Michigan but his hunger for creating great tasting meals was birthed down south. In addition to his natural talent for cooking, he fine tuned his abilities during the countless summers he spent in Mississippi with his great aunt Savannah in her kitchen. In adulthood, Michael has taken his family's traditional recipes and added his own color to them, creating new blends of...
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Today's show features an all star line-up of future stars. Cathleen Angelo and Tammy Warner are the co-founders of the youth-led, not-for-profit initiative Fighting For Futures (FFF) an organization that uses creative means to open the minds of under privileged youth. The seeds of the organization were planted when Angelo took a break from her life as a New York City event promoter to go globe trotting. She made her way to Cambodia and was deeply moved by the plight of young children living in...
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Selena Watkins, Miss Black USA Gordon Chambers, Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Initiative Radio 2013 Black History Makers Every February, Initiative Radio broadcasts its' Salute to Black History Makers Series and during the course of the month, outstanding members of the black community are recognized and presented with the Initiative Radio Black History Makers Award. This year's honorees are Selena Watkins the reigning Miss Black USA, whose many talents include fitness and dance...
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YOLANDA BORRAS Founder Musical Kids International Musical Kids International is a program devoted to arts-based bilingual education for preschool aged children and was founded in 1999 by Yolanda Borras, a passionate devotee to musical education. Her program stresses learning through vocabulary, movement, art projects and books and songs directly extracted from the folklore traditions of different countries including Israel, Korea, China, Spain and France. Borras believes that incorporating...
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